Every year the Karegeya family gather with family and friends to remember the life and loss of their patriarch, Patrick Karegeya. Patrick lived a complicated life of politics and security. In the end, he was away from his family for many years due to the dangerousness of his situation. Patrick’s wife, Leah Karegeya lives in the United States along with her three grown children who are all highly educated individuals and the living legacy of their father.
On Saturday, February 18, 2017 family and friends gathered in places around the world to celebrate the life of the man whose legacy will carry on though those who loved him most. Many came to speak on his behalf and share their memories of him. His widow, Leah, gave a powerful speech about her faith and how God has seen her though this most difficult time. As she spoke, it was clear that her faith has sustained her family and from the passion she speaks with, her faith can sustain a country. Her children, Portia, Richard and Elvis were all part of ceremonies around the world either in person or via recorded statement.
Portia has a strong voice for social justice and a passion for helping people though any means possible. There is no doubt that Patrick lives on in Portia and he certainly looks upon her with love and pride for the amazing woman she is and in all that she does. Elvis was not able to attend the ceremonies in person but sent a moving recorded message with a loving tribute to his father and family. Last year Elvis’s words moved the entire room to tears as he shared his heart and how his life has changed since his father passed. FULL STORY